Annie McDonald

Annie McDonald studied art, taught, and completed a BA (Honour’s) degree in Cultural Theory at Trent University. Annie has creates ceramics in her studio near Brighton, Ontario. Learning the craft largely through trial, error, and research, she has attended workshops and participated in mentorship programs, broadening her skills. McDonald was awarded “Best in Clay” at the 2019 Fusion Clay and Glass Exhibit at Wychwood Barns in Toronto.

Annie work at the expressive end of the art spectrum. She always look for some light, whether she is building a sculptural vessel or a figure.

Annie McDonald strives to imbue meaning at each stage of the process. She start with a general concept, before printing on the clay with home-made slips, inks, and/or underglazes, then incorporate those components into the work. Glazes are applied to some pieces, then some of the parts are enhanced by smoke firing in a pit. Annie arrange and rearrange the forms, using a haptic sense in the construction of the characters and vessels.